Posted on May 8, 2021, 7:42 pm
#11
Day 3
Able to get out of bed using the walker and into the wheelchair. I am beyond grateful my femurs could fit the 12.5 mm Precice nails. It is comforting knowing there is a little extra weight tolerance there. Swelling still looks the same, but the post-operative pain and discomfort has dropped dramatically.
My tips thus far while in the hospital
1. Stay hydrated. Yes you will urinate a lot and it is a bit of a chore; but don’t neglect the importance of hydration especially while on so many medications.
2. Eat; I ate the cafeteria food and additional food. The body certainly needs nutrients after surgery.
3. Never feel like you are “bothering” the nurses if you want assistance.
4. Do not neglect brushing and flossing. The body is a whole.
Able to get out of bed using the walker and into the wheelchair. I am beyond grateful my femurs could fit the 12.5 mm Precice nails. It is comforting knowing there is a little extra weight tolerance there. Swelling still looks the same, but the post-operative pain and discomfort has dropped dramatically.
My tips thus far while in the hospital
1. Stay hydrated. Yes you will urinate a lot and it is a bit of a chore; but don’t neglect the importance of hydration especially while on so many medications.
2. Eat; I ate the cafeteria food and additional food. The body certainly needs nutrients after surgery.
3. Never feel like you are “bothering” the nurses if you want assistance.
4. Do not neglect brushing and flossing. The body is a whole.